Japan PM Ishiba Reports Plans to Resign After Upper House Election Defeat

Following the Liberal Democratic Party's heavy defeat in the July 20 Upper House election, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba signaled his readiness to step down, stating he has no intention of clinging to his post and will decide on his future when the time comes. Meanwhile, Hiroshi Moriyama, the party's secretary general and a close aide to Ishiba, also expressed his intention to resign to take responsibility for the election loss, though he left the final decision to Ishiba. Both leaders emphasized the need for reflection and unity within the party after the disappointing election results.